Personal Injury
Auto v. Auto
Rear-End Collision
Russell Vierra v. Roman R. Estrella
Published: Jun. 13, 2013 | Result Date: Mar. 10, 2013 |Case number: 1-11-CV-215145 Settlement – $20,000
Court
Santa Clara Superior
Attorneys
Plaintiff
Defendant
William E. Jemmott
(Clasen, Raffalo & Rhoads)
Facts
On April 8, 2011, plaintiff Russell Vierra was stopped at an intersection when he was rear-ended by a vehicle operated by defendant Roman Estrella. Vierra sued Estrella, alleging that he was negligent in the operation of his vehicle because he failed to pay proper attention and caused the collision.
Vierra admitted liability.
Damages
Vierra sought $5,000 in medical costs and an unspecified amount for pain and suffering.
Injuries
Vierra was diagnosed with a bulging cervical disc and treated with a physical therapist.
Result
The parties settled for $20,000.
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